Let’s start with his contract, which was agreed to last July and kicked in at the start of this season. If the Red Sox terminated him now, they’d owe him about $20 million. The Red Sox have eaten bigger contracts in the past, but they’re not about to walk away from a manager less than three months into a three-year deal.

If and when the inconsistent Boston Red Sox revamp their roster ahead of the July 31 deadline, at least manager Alex Cora can rest easy knowing his spot is likely safe. It’s been a frustrating campaign for Cora’s Red Sox,

The Boston Red Sox have made a surprising decision on who will be their third baseman after Alex Bregman left Friday's game injured.